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The real numbers on owning a Crooked Pint franchise

Crooked Pint Ale House (Co-Branded Shop) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$152,000–$580,000
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
14
Closure signals
1 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Sales data for 14 franchised restaurants (2022-2024). Average monthly sales $169,508 (2024). Food costs 32.81%, beverage 25.57%, labor 36.11%. Limited expense categories; excludes royalties, rent, debt service.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased operations (2023); 1 termination (2023); declining sales trend 2022-2024

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Crooked Pint franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Crooked Pint franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $152,000–$580,000, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Crooked Pint franchise owners make?
Sales data for 14 franchised restaurants (2022-2024). Average monthly sales $169,508 (2024). Food costs 32.81%, beverage 25.57%, labor 36.11%. Limited expense categories; excludes royalties, rent, debt service. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Crooked Pint franchise failure rate?
1 ceased operations (2023); 1 termination (2023); declining sales trend 2022-2024
Is a Crooked Pint franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Crooked Pint scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34757-202509-01 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Crooked Pint or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.